La Cité Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Lausanne Cathedral
After visiting Lausanne Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Ouchy Port
Explore the waterfront in Lausanne with a trip to Ouchy Port. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Olympic Museum
You may never stand on the winner’s podium at the Olympic Games, but exploring this beautiful museum in Lausanne is the next best thing.
Palais de Beaulieu
Palais de Beaulieu is just one of the places to see in Lausanne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
École hôtelière de Lausanne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit École hôtelière de Lausanne during your trip to Lausanne. Wander the lakeside in this trendy area.
Lausanne Historical Museum
You can study the exhibits at Lausanne Historical Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lausanne. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Lausanne Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour
Glacier 3000 & Montreux from Lausanne
Zermatt, Matterhorn, Glacier Paradise by cable car from Lausanne
Lausanne Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Our pick of the best La Cité Hotel Deals
Mona Montreux
Incredible Service – A Business Traveler's Dream! After a grueling business travel day arriving after 8:00 p.m., the team at Mona Hotel Montreux completely turned my mood around. I was greeted by two front desk agents whose humor and genuine engagement made the stress of the day disappear instantly. ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
The Freddie Mercury Hotel
Hotel Continental
Great location
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel Suisse Majestic, Autograph Collection
De la Paix
Overall an excellent place to stay in the heart of Lausanne.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel du Lac - Relais & Châteaux
We had a beautiful corner room overlooking lake Geneva with a large bathroom. We have stayed at this hotel many times and the staff is always friendly , helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Cité
Lausanne Center
Lausanne Center is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Bureau d'Information au Public and Hôtel de Ville while in the area.
Vinet-Pontaise
Vinet-Pontaise might not have many top sights, but Palais de Beaulieu and Fondation de l’Hermitage are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Le Flon
Le Flon might not have many top sights, but Esplanade de Montbenon and Palais de Beaulieu are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vallon-Béthusy
While Vallon-Béthusy may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Esplanade de Montbenon and Palais de Beaulieu.
Borde-Bellevaux
Though Borde-Bellevaux may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palais de Beaulieu and Hôtel de Ville.
Florimont-Chissiez
When in Florimont-Chissiez, you can plan a visit to Olympic Museum and Esplanade de Montbenon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
